suitable for your pets. Traffic in the area may be another checklist item. Pet services such as veterinary, grooming, and exercising should be conveniently accessible nearby.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
You must make sure to be in a neighbourhood that offers the closest possible match to the kind of lifestyle that you want. Trulia recently conducted a survey with Harris Interactive, and the real-estate site found 84% of respondents said the neighbourhood would be equally important or even more important than the house itself if they were searching for a new home. Location is so important that people are willing to give up “must- have” features to buy into their desired neighbourhood — 72% would forget about a pool, 55% would lose a finished basement, and 33% would accept less square footage. What matters is living in a safe place with good schools. According to Trulia, 69% of buyers would drive through the neighborhood during different times of day to determine if the neighborhood was the right fit. You can’t go to buy a home without choosing a location where you would like to live. Probably the most significant decision when buying a home is where it is. Location influences nearly every part of your everyday life. Your home does not exist in a bubble. It’s part of a bigger community. It is important to find a neighbourhood or area that suits your needs. Do you want the peace of a secluded woods or the energy of a bustling city center?
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